Lumberyard Dispatcher: Deliveries, Scheduling & Fleet

Parr Lumber Company; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick leave

7 holidays

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

EAP

FSA

Footwear subsidy

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Parr Lumber Company in Tacoma, WA seeks an experienced Dispatcher to schedule deliveries and credit returns, work with sales and yard staff, and support drivers on routes. You will help ensure on-time deliveries, accurate invoicing, and efficient yard operations.

The role requires English literacy, forklift awareness, and familiarity with dispatching, fleet management, and building materials knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching or coordinating deliveries is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must read and interpret maps and support DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule delivery orders and credit returns.
• Coordinate between sales, yard personnel and drivers to optimize routes.
• Maintain timely credit-return processing and order blocks.
• Assist drivers with route challenges and job-site issues.
• Ensure paperwork, permits and safety documentation are up to date.

Skills

Dispatching

English proficiency

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Maps reading

Fleet knowledge

Communication

Route coordination

Type 30+ WPM

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DDMS

GPS/Map tools

Job description

Parr Lumber Company in Tacoma, WA seeks an experienced Dispatcher to schedule deliveries and credit returns, work with sales and yard staff, and support drivers on routes. You will help ensure on-time deliveries, accurate invoicing, and efficient yard operations.

The role requires English literacy, forklift awareness, and familiarity with dispatching, fleet management, and building materials knowledge.